The holidays should be an enjoyable time, but for many parents who share custody of their children, this season can be particularly stressful due to custody concerns. While you might be on a regular custody schedule that works for most of the year, the holidays can throw a wrench into everything.

Custody questions can quickly become custody disputes, and it is important to resolve these in the most favorable way possible. You should discuss your particular concerns with a St. Augustine child custody lawyer right away so we can help you settle matters.

Some custody disputes involve how to divide time on the holidays themselves. When you established your parenting plan, perhaps you agreed to a holiday arrangement that you believed would work. Now that the holidays are here, however, you or your ex realizes that a different arrangement is preferable. If one person disagrees, it can become a dispute.

Another common issue involves traveling with the child. If one parent wants to take a child out of Florida to see extended family or take a ski vacation, there might be important considerations. These include:

• The parenting plan might require one parent to get consent from the other to travel out of state (Florida law does not require such consent).
• If the travel overlaps with school days, the other parent can veto the travel.
• If the travel is outside of the United States, consent from the other parent is likely necessary in most situations.
• The travel dates might require adjustments to the custody schedule, which the other parent might object to.

Speak with a St. Augustine Child Custody Attorney

If you have any concerns regarding custody and the holidays, do not wait to consult with a St. Augustine child custody lawyer at Naples & Spence, Attorneys at Law. Contact us for assistance today.